Although the method of selecting targets on late-night TV was confirmed, the prisoner himself was still not found, which was naturally quite unpleasant for Ellie. However, for the No. 12 Artificial Island Police Station, as long as the prisoner himself was found again, If no one died, then the rumors would be just rumors and would not cause much panic or uneasiness.

And now all Ellie can do is to wait for the next rainy night... and then continue to pursue clues.

By the way, during this period of time, Ellie also saw some... well, things that are hard to explain clearly.

Those are the members of the Phantom Thieves.

Ellie didn't know what they encountered in Tatsumi Wanji's spiritual world, but after they came out, all the boys inside became angry. For example, one day, Ellie saw Amamiya Ren and Sakamoto Ryuuji. They walked out of school arm-in-arm. Then one day, she saw Amamiya Ren and Kitagawa Yusuke arm-in-arm going to the mall. Then one day, she also saw Tatsumi Waji and Amamiya Ren playing games in the arcade.

Then one day, she saw two people holding hands entering... Hotel Street.

Ellie swore that she never wanted to know what these two people were doing inside.

I don’t want to know why Ren Amamiya was still holding hands with Ryuuji Sakamoto after they went to Hotel Street...

Even Takamaki Anzu also found Ellie and started to complain that the atmosphere in the Phantom Thieves recently was a bit uncomfortable. I don’t know why after that time, there seemed to be some kind of subtle tacit understanding between the men, so that Takamaki Xing felt that she was a little redundant.

But Takamaki Anzu found Ai Li, of course, not just to complain, but she also brought someone to Ai Li.

"First time we meet, hello, I am Shinjima Shin, the vice president of the Student Union of Gekkokan Academy."

"I heard your name from Mitsuru."

Looking at the short-haired girl in front of her, Ellie nodded slightly. Kirijō Mitsuru is a member of S.E.E.S and the president of the student council, but because she often has to carry out S.E.E.S activities, she often entrusts the vice president to do it. Assisting her in her daily work. Ellie remembers Miho's evaluation of Niijima as serious, serious, somewhat rigid, and a very good person. Miho also mentioned that she considered Niijima as the next student council president. nourish.

But...she seems to be an ordinary person, right?

Ai Li looked at Takamaki Anzu in confusion, waiting for her to give her an explanation, while Takamaki Anzu looked embarrassed.

"Actually, it's like this..."

According to Anzu Takamaki, it was Makoto Niijima who found them during a previous meeting of the Phantom Thieves. The reason why Makoto Niijima was able to confirm the identity of the Phantom Thieves such as Anzu Takamaki and others was also very simple, because she once recorded the Sakamoto Ryuuji's words, such as "Why do you think you are a Phantom Thief if you are afraid of the police?" "Our Phantom Thieves are the best in the world" and so on - well, this is not surprising. The reason why Ellie does not keep in touch with the Phantom Thieves is because she is worried about this mentally retarded person anytime. He will slip up everywhere.

After all, he is mentally retarded.

And her request for finding the Phantom Thieves is... she hopes that the Phantom Thieves can use their abilities to make someone change their ways like they did with Madarame.

However, since the Phantom Thieves have already made a three-part agreement with Airi, they cannot act without Airi's permission, so Takamaki Anzu brought Niijima Makoto to find Airi.

"So, what you mean is that you want the Phantom Thieves to help you get someone? That's right."

"Um."

In response to Ellie's inquiry, Niijima was obviously a little uneasy, but she still nodded bravely.

"He is the boss of a criminal organization. This leader operates around the Financial Street and often extorts other people's property. Not only that, there are also students in our school who are victims. They will look for those students who are wandering on the busy streets in order to

In the name of high wages, they are tempted to carry illegal items, and then used as threats to make them obey..."

"Don't the police care?"

Hearing this, Ellie didn't say anything. Instead, Takamaki Anzu asked in surprise. She was also a student of Gekkokan Academy, but she had never heard of such a thing.

"The police won't care about this kind of nonsense."

Ellie waved her hand.

"Such local snakes are very annoying. Although their status is not high, they are entangled with old trees in their own territory. The police often not only fail to touch them, they even need to rely on them for help. In addition, the police usually

People who are coerced will not call the police for help - this is normal. Students wandering around in the busy streets at night are not good children. There is no point in them going to the police, and the police cannot arrest people without conclusive evidence.

Even if something does happen, the other side can just throw a few of their men out to take the blame."

"how so……………"

For Ellie, she is very familiar with the routines of this criminal organization, but for Takamaki Anzu, this was the first time she heard it, and her face suddenly turned pale. Niijima also gritted his teeth and lowered his head.

Go to head.

"Yes, just as Miss Ellie said, that's why I hope to use the power of the Phantom Thieves..."

"This doesn't make sense."

Ellie shook her head again.

"I have already told Xing and the others that this kind of repentance is not a punishment at all, so I asked them not to engage in Phantom Thief activities."

"…………"

After hearing Ellie's answer, Niijima lowered his head in disappointment, while Ellie stood up.

"But it's just right. I've been idle lately anyway, so I might as well treat it as training... Get ready, and then we'll start taking action. Xing, go call the others."

"Ah, yes!!!"

Ai Li's method is actually very simple, that is, fishing for law enforcement - find two people to go to the streets to make bait, let the members of the other gang take the bait, and then go directly into the tiger's den. It is best to catch the evidence of the other leader in person, and then attack directly.

Just the door.

As for the bait targets that Ellie chose, they were Takamaki Anzu and Yukari Yueha.

"Why us?"

The confused Yue Yukari didn't react until this moment and hurriedly asked. Although as a member of S.E.E.S., she was used to fighting shadows, but facing those gangsters was a big challenge for Yukari.

An experience I've never had before.

"Both you and Xing are very sensitive to fashion, right? I need you to dress up in a more fashionable way, so that it will be easier for the other person to take the bait."

"But……………"

"I will reimburse the shopping expenses."

"make a deal!!!"

In this way, Takamaki An and Yukari Gakuha, dressed as popular hot girls, went to the bustling street to go shopping, while others were conducting remote command and observation in the command car disguised as a van at the rear.

"If you need bait, I can do that too."

Although Niijima recommended himself, Ellie directly refused.

"No, you don't have that feeling, and the other party won't take the bait."

"Why?"

"It's very simple."

Ellie looked at the girls around her and decided to teach them a lesson.

"Listen, these guys take advantage of each other, force them to surrender, and then serve their own gang. Then naturally they need to find people who are good at manipulating people, like Xing and Yukari, women who seem to be very popular.

Generally speaking, children are easier to bribe. But girls like Makoto, Yukiko, and Chie give people the impression that they are very real 'good kids'. To criminals, your type

It’s not easy for girls to get started, and once you get started, you may choose to call the police or tell your parents for various reasons. It requires too much investment and is not safe enough. Besides, you are not the only girls in the world.

, so they would rather find someone else than take action against a 'troublesome type' like you."

"Then Anzu, Yukari and the others..."

"Girls who chase fashion and material things always give men the feeling that they can do it if they have money, so they are more likely to attract targets. Besides, men always think that women have big breasts and are brainless, so they will be less wary of them.

"

"Aha……………"

Hearing this, the girls in the car couldn't help but sigh with complicated expressions. Ellie stared at the screen, and then pressed the call button.

"Xing, Yukari, now go and see some things that you usually want to buy but can't afford."

"Hey? So cruel?! Miss Ellie?!"

Yukari suddenly screamed, asking them to see things they liked but couldn't afford. What kind of torture was this!

"Stop blabbering and go quickly."

At Aili's urging, the two of them walked into the center of the bustling street, and then walked around the shops.

At the beginning, the two girls seemed a little stiff, but gradually they naturally integrated into the atmosphere. Yukari Yukari herself is very popular in the class and is very good at dealing with interpersonal relationships, while Anzu Takamaki

Their personalities are also very lively, and both of them are interested in fashion and fashion, so it didn't take them long to forget about their tasks and start to really enjoy the fun of shopping.

"Ah, look at these earrings, they are so beautiful..."

"That necklace is a popular new product of the season. I have wanted it for a long time, but I have never been able to afford it..."

The two were happily chatting and shopping. However, when they walked out of the store again and came to the street, two men wearing suits and looking very frivolous appeared in front of them.

"Hey, miss, I have a very lucrative job here, do you want to try it?"

Then, looking at the two people in front of him, the man smiled and made an invitation.

Looking at the two men in front of her, Takamaki subconsciously raised her eyebrows and wanted to refuse. However, at this moment, Ai Li's instructions came from her earphones.
Chapter completed!